Best Real Estate Agents 2022
Brandy Gaiser
Brandy Gaiser is a real estate broker and the CEO of Giving Tree Realty, with over 20 years of experience representing clients in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metro area. She is a certified luxury home marketing specialist, and her brokerage represents both buyers and sellers on a variety of property types. She founded Giving Tree Realty with the goal of combining a real estate brokerage with a charitable organization.
The Finigan Group
The Finigan Group is a Charlotte-based company that offers real estate services. Its team of real estate agents helps clients have positive transactions in investing, buying, or selling a property. The founding partner of the business, Josh Finigan, has six years of real estate experience. Prior to becoming a successful agent, Josh was an international art auctioneer traveling around the world on a cruise ship. He was trained and inspired by Jim John, Tom Hopkins, and Tony Robbins.
Dane Warren Real Estate
Dane Warren Real Estate is a local firm that assists property sellers and buyers in Charlotte. Since 1996, it has been providing hybrid programs that can help with various real estate transactions, such as flat fee broker assist programs, elite listing programs, and buy-side rebate programs. It also maintains a network of loan officers and closing attorneys that can provide their expertise when needed. Dane Warren Real Estate utilizes a straightforward approach in its practice and has completed over 4,000 transactions in the past.
Patel Standard Realty
Patel Standard Realty serves Charlotte residents by facilitating real estate transactions between buyers and sellers. The firm works with tenants and offers property listing and management services, such as leasing, estate protection and maintenance, and financial management solutions. Its agents also use unique marketing strategies to connect buyers with luxury properties. Its owner and broker-in-charge, Shivam Patel, is a Realtor who leverages his knowledge of technology and data analytics to improve client services. Experienced in various aspects of the industry, he proactively addresses challenges as they arise.
My Charlotte Real Estate Agents
My Charlotte Real Estate Agents is a company serving customers in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. It is led by Frank Bishop and Michael Wong, who along with their team provide clients with access to services and experts like inspectors, contractors, property managers, plumbers, and interior designers. Wong is also fluent in Spanish and can speak French. Other services offered by the company include property valuation and providing clients with custom market reports.
Anna Martin
Anna Martin is a real estate agent who serves Charlotte. She has been a resident in the metro for 20 years, which provides her extensive knowledge and experience in the area. Anna represents Coldwell Banker Realty, exercising her negotiation skills and ability to target home searches to help clients buy or sell properties. She assists them throughout the process, incorporating creative marketing strategies. For individuals planning to sell their homes, Anna helps determine their property values and market their estates.
Kathy Norman
Kathy Norman serves clients in the Charlotte metro and its surrounding areas. It assists first-time homebuyers and individuals moving up and downsizing. It also helps property sellers in marketing their homes and having them sold for the highest price and at the soonest time possible. A full-service Realtor and broker, Norman is committed to making her clients' properties stand out and providing hands-on service. Norman has an Accredited Buyer Representative designation and is also experienced in advertising sales and management.
Liza Kane
Liza Kane is a real estate broker who serves clients in the Charlotte metro and nearby communities. She works with eXp Realty to offer solutions for home buyers, such as property search assistance. She maintains a website that includes information on local listings of single-family homes and multi-family residences. To help home sellers with their decision-making, Kane provides market reports that contain data, ranging from average listing prices to new listings. The professional has experience handling traditional and contemporary-style residences.
Alla Sibirtseva
Alla Sibirtseva is a Realtor serving clients in Rock Hill. She works for Sycamore Properties Inc., a real estate agency founded in 2011. With its support, she gets to pursue further education in the real estate industry. Alla assists home buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals while providing world-class service and ethical advice. She is dedicated to providing leadership in her services and keeping close communication with the clients during the process.
Dickens Mitchener Residential Real Estate
Dickens Mitchener Residential Real Estate offers its services to Charlotte and the surrounding areas. It assists clients in the purchasing and selling process of their residential properties. It also provides private brokerage services for individuals who wish to buy high-end and luxury properties. Its founder, Vicky Mitchener, has been a Realtor since 1988 and received the Women in Business Award in 1998 from Charlotte Business Journal. Mitchener uses her background in technology and marketing to handle her clients' real estate needs.
Dan Jones
Dan Jones and his team with the Carolina Real Estate Experts sell over 300 houses a year. Operating out of Charlotte, the team specializes in buying and selling real estate, marketing listings, and relocation. Dan Jones focuses on proven, detailed systems and aggressive negotiation strategies to give his clients superior results. His agency's mission is to educate clients in the home-buying and selling process. Dan Jones has more than 14 years of experience as a Realtor and coaches 40 plus real estate teams in the country.
Trent Corbin
Trent Corbin is a Realtor and broker who is the CEO of The Redbud Group at Keller Williams Realty South Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors and is also a Strategic Listing Specialist (SLS)-designated realtor. Mr. Corbin worked as an investment banker and at his own property management firm prior to founding The Redbud Group and brings this financial expertise to his firm and all of his clients.
Brian Belcher
Brian Belcher is a real estate agent and a team leader at RE/MAX Executive which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. He specializes in buying and selling luxury homes, townhomes and condos, as well as home listing and valuation. His team has closed over $269,000,000 over the past four years, and he has been ranked among the Top 100 RE/MAX teams in the United States. Mr. Belcher is also a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties
Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties has been serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas since the late 1990s. Its founder, Lori Ivester Jackson, has been selling real estate for over 35 years. In 2013, the company formed a partnership with Christie's International Real Estate, a collaboration that tripled its revenue. The business has a private collection of luxury properties marketed to Christie's art and collectibles audience through various events. Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties supports local charities, including The Patriot Gala, Cookies for Kids' Cancer, and HATS.
Matt Stone Real Estate
Matt Stone Real Estate is a real estate firm that advises and represents buyers, sellers, and investors in the Charlotte metro. With two dozen real estate professionals on staff, the company works with buyers to scour the market for properties that fit their specific needs and budget. Sellers, on the other hand, are assisted in putting their properties up on multiple listings to reach potential buyers. The company has 16 years of experience in the real estate industry and has sold over a 1,200 homes.
5 Points Realty
5 Points Realty represents clients in various real estate transactions in and around Charlotte. Its real estate agents stay up-to-date with different sustainable living and green building techniques, which allow them to provide clients with an insider's perspective on the different aspects of real estate. They also offer assistance throughout any home buying and selling process, from seeking potential properties to developing a customized marketing plan. 5 Points Realty places importance on community involvement and supports various neighborhood associations.
Greg Macaluso
Greg Macaluso is a Charlotte, North Carolina-area broker with Costello Real Estate & Investments and owner of The Mac Group Real Estate Advisors team. He uses his extensive financial services background to advise clients on the economic effects of real estate decisions. Mr. Macaluso assists buyers, sellers, and investors through the real estate process with an emphasis on constant communication. He's been the top-producing agent for Costello Real Estate & Investments for multiple years and ranks as one of Charlotte's top 500 agents.
Tiffany Johannes
Tiffany Johannes is a Realtor and the owner and broker in charge of Charlotte Home Experts with RE/MAX who has been serving buyers and sellers in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metro area for more than 12 years. Ms. Johannes focuses on single-family residential homes and is a certified foreclosure and short-sale specialist. She works with a small staff and uses her problem-solving and negotiation skills to help clients navigate the real estate industry and fulfill their goal of homeownership.
Nancy Braun
Nancy Braun is a Realtor with Showcase Realty LLC situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. She focuses on residential and luxury home buying and selling, property investment, real estate probate, and property management, as well as relocation and home listing. Nancy and her team of real estate agents are also advisors, negotiators, innovators, and digital marketers of real estate. Ms. Braun has earned the Five Star Property Management Certification and is a Certified Distressed Property Expert.
Debe Maxwell
Debe Maxwell, licensed in both North and South Carolina, is a real estate broker, serving the locals of the Charlotte Metro -helping them buy and sell real estate. As team leader of The Maxwell House Group, Maxwell’s business is primarily from repeat clients and referrals from previous clients and other brokers & agents. Because of her commitment to active listening, constant communication, market knowledge and her master negotiating skills, Maxwell ranks top-of-the-class in customer service.
Andy Bovender
Brent "Andy" Bovender is the lead broker and co-owner of the Andy Bovender Team in Charlotte, which serves clients throughout the metro area as well as several cities in South Carolina. Bovender and his mid-size team of agents primarily focus on rentals as well as buying and selling residential, commercial, and land properties. He assists buyers and sellers through the entire process from analyzing the market to scheduling a closing attorney after negotiating purchase contracts.
Urban Nest Realty
Urban Nest Realty is a full-service firm that serves Charlotte and nearby areas. It provides residential and commercial sales brokerage, property management, and investment holdings. It focuses on the Charlotte center-city neighborhood, assisting and informing clients of the complexities of properties that are available in the area. It is committed to providing clients with a stress-free experience in selling or purchasing a new home. Real estate agent Kenneth Lin has been residing in the metro for over 30 years.
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Carter Group Realtors
Established in 2004, Carter Group Realtors serves individuals planning to list or buy properties in Charlotte. It conducts a personalized home value analysis that takes 24 hours to complete. This process involves analyzing the home sellers' situations and their properties' worth. The business also has in-house marketing experts who take care of property photography, staging, curb appeal, and market exposure. It provides home valuation reports to its customers, whether they are first-time or high-end buyers.
Pridemore Properties
Pridemore Properties is a real estate brokerage that serves clients throughout the Charlotte community. Its team guides first-time homebuyers and sellers and those looking to invest in properties to reach their real estate goals. The team has extensive knowledge in behavioral marketing trends, demographic research, and social media marketing. Scott Pridemore, principal team leader, holds Certified Residential Specialist and Senior Residential Specialist designations. He utilizes online marketing opportunities to tap into the huge percentage of clients searching for homes online.
Lars Hedenborg
Lars Hedenborg is a broker and Realtor and the co-founder of the High Performance Real Estate Advisors team with Keller Williams Realty. He's been working in real estate since 2008 and serves the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, real estate market. He uses innovative and aggressive strategies, including direct response, social media, and search engine optimization, along with his corporate background to help home buyers and sellers. He is also a best-selling author and real estate business coach.
Kay Group Properties
Kay Group Properties is a real estate company that is based in Charlotte. It offers to guide buyers through a catalog of houses that fits their needs, taking factors like the number of stories or price range into consideration. The company also gives tours to examine houses and their features. Its agents preside over each transaction and work with inspectors, contractors, and other personnel to prepare the houses for purchase. The company believes in forming life-long relationships with clients.
Susan Caldwell
Susan Caldwell is a real estate professional who works at eXp Realty. She caters to clients in the Charlotte metro. The agent offers representation to customers who are looking to either purchase or sell different types of properties. These include condominiums, empty land, single-family and multifamily residences, and townhouses. Caldwell has lived and worked in Greensboro since 1984, giving her enough knowledge and familiarity in the area's market. She can also assist clients who speak Spanish.
Progressive Urban Real Estate
Progressive Urban Real Estate is a team of agents who serve the Charlotte area. Licensed in both North and South Carolina, they help clients purchase and sell properties in several locations, covering Windsor Park, Chantilly, and Belmont. They specialize in assisting buyers of first homes, luxury residences, and vacation properties. The real estate professionals also guide clients who are relocating to the area as they themselves moved to Charlotte in 2005. Broker-in-charge Ann Welchans is a Strategic Pricing Specialist and NAR Green certification holder.
Wilkinson ERA Real Estate
Wilkinson ERA Real Estate is a full-service agency that assists buyers and sellers of properties in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Its agents help homebuyers by educating them with the documents and procedures to be accomplished throughout the transaction. They also guide sellers in pricing and marketing strategies, negotiation with buyers, and closeout. The Wilkinson ERA Real Estate team actively participates in local community works that benefit children living with neuromuscular diseases and veterans.
ProStead Realty
Formed in 2009, ProStead Realty guides individuals in making home buying and selling decisions. Serving the Charlotte community, the business provides market listings, presents property photos, conducts home tours, and gives precise maps. Its team provides home valuation reports involving a range of properties, such as apartments, condos, townhouses, and single-family homes. For the clients' convenience, the ProStead Realty website is also mobile-friendly. Company owner Mitch Muller is a Certified Residential Specialist and professional coach.
Mike Sposato
Mike Sposato is a professional who has been providing real estate services for clients in Charlotte and the surrounding areas for almost two decades. A former college quarterback, he made his way to becoming a Realtor and establishing his own real estate company before the age of 40. He founded the company, Carolina Realty Advisors, with a mission to build long-term relationships with clients and help them reach their real estate goals.
The McDevitt Agency
The McDevitt Agency is a firm that serves the real estate needs of clients in Charlotte. It represents buyers and sellers of new and existing properties. It is also focused on luxury properties, developer services, and giving back to the community. Each of its brokers has a chosen group, foundation, or non-profit organization wherein at the end of the year, a portion of their commissions is donated. Its broker and Realtor, Jennifer K. Haahs, is the vice president of the Interior Design Society of Charlotte.
Corcoran HM Properties
Corcoran HM Properties is a full-service residential real estate agency that has been serving individuals and families in Charlotte since 2006. Comprising more than a hundred real estate agents, the team guides clients in estimating their home value and making informed decisions through customized market analyses. Its in-house relocation department assists and recommends relocating clients through its vast network of partner agencies. The company is the preferred Realtor of Charlotte Hornets. It holds the Minority and Women Business Enterprises designation.
Engel & Volkers Charlotte
Engel & Volkers Charlotte is an agency that provides assistance in the sales and acquisition of local residential real estate. Its service scope covers several neighborhoods in the Charlotte area such as Ballantyne, Lake Norman, and Steel Creek. Its team helps clients throughout the selling process, from pricing to closing. Its real estate professionals also develop marketing plans that involve the use of social media, public relations, grassroots campaigns, and digital advertising. Engel & Volkers Charlotte has its own mobile application and magazine entitled “GG.”
Savvy Co Real Estate
Savvy and Co. is a real estate company serving property buyers and sellers in Charlotte and nearby areas. The agents and staff at the company work in a collaborative culture and have access to modern tools that help them match properties based on their client's needs and lifestyles. They also provide assistance to clients who are considering moving to and from Charlotte. Savvy and Co. was voted Best Real Estate Agency in 2019 and 2020 by the local publication Queen City Nerve.
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Jane Francis Cross
Jane Francis Cross is a residential real estate agent serving the Charlotte metro. She helps buyers find their homes and win their bidding by providing real estate strategies. She also handles home selling that includes marketing, site showing, staging, and home preparation. Its Realtor, Jane Francis Cross, has been in the industry since the 1990s. She focuses on handling residential home and luxury property sales and resales. Past clients praised Jane for immediately understanding and finding their ideal house.
Tryon Realty Partners
Tryon Realty Partners serves buyers and sellers in Charlotte and its nearby areas. Its staff guides clients through real estate transactions, performing services like home valuation and advising clients on nearby amenities like schools. The firm also has a mobile app that lets clients search for homes in their area and connect with its agents. Publications like the Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Ledger featured the firm's owner Jonathan Osman in various articles where he shared his insight on the local real estate market.
Helen Adams Realty
Based in Charlotte, Helen Adams Realty provides assistance to clients in any home buying and selling transaction. Its real estate agents help clients navigate various real estate processes by providing resources, such as market data analyses and comparative marketing reports. They also conduct counseling sessions that enable them to tailor their services according to their clients' real estate goals. Helen Adams Realty established its own scholarship program in 2015, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to get the financial help they need.
Elite Team Realty
Elite Team Realty is a real estate and property management firm that has been serving Charlotte and other neighborhoods in North and South Carolina for over 20 years. It offers its services to home buyers, sellers, renters, and tenants, as well as investors who are looking to expand their portfolios in the market. The team primarily specializes in single-family, suburban residential properties, but it also works with townhouses, ranch homes, urban condominiums, apartment complexes, and raw land.
Charlotte Home Zone
Charlotte Home Zone assists property sellers and buyers with its range of real estate services. The company provides representation and manages risks for people who are looking to buy new construction homes. Property sellers are provided with services such as comparative market reports and marketing plans, including links to thousands of real estate brokers and presence in major search engines. Stephen Scott founded Charlotte Home Zone after working as a broker for 10 years at The Allen Tate Company.
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Greg Martin
Established in 2009, MartinGroup Properties is a family-owned real estate agency that caters to clients in and around Charlotte. It helps clients buy and sell property, whether it is their first home or not. The agency also assists those who are relocating or downsizing. Proprietor Greg Martin has been in the industry since 1999 and is licensed in both North and South Carolina. He is a multi-awarded broker and has received Charlotte Magazine's Five Star Real Estate Professional ten times since 2008.
Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Charlotte
Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Charlotte serves the real estate needs of clients. The company has an in-house team of over 30 marketing specialists working to help individuals sell their homes. It offers clients assistance in finding homes to buy or rent. It also handles the new development projects of home builders and developers. The company was established in 1983 by real estate veteran Budge Huskey. The real estate agency has more than 40 locations in the USA.
Candace Ellis
Candace Ellis is a real estate agent, broker, and owner of Ellis Group Realty, Inc., in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ms. Ellis has over 36 years of real estate experience and serves home buyers and sellers throughout Charlotte and Lake Wylie. Ms. Ellis works with all facets of real estate and advises clients on home staging and improvement techniques to accelerate sales. She also offers additional services for short sales and bank deals.
Fran Lucci
Fran Lucci is Realtor and broker at ProStead Realty in Charlotte, North Carolina. For over 20 years, Ms. Lucci has been serving home buyers and sellers in the greater Charlotte area. Ms. Lucci works with first-time home buyers, investors, and relocation companies to meet their real estate goals. As a buyer's agent, Ms. Lucci focuses on single-family, townhouse, and condominium sales and advises clients on short sales and foreclosure properties, including luxury homes.
Charlotte Living Realty Group
The Charlotte Living Realty Group has been helping individuals and families in the metro and nearby communities with their real estate needs since 2001. The full-service real estate firm handles residential brokerage, custom new construction, land development, and capital investments. Paul Sagadin, the firm's owner, managing partner, and principal project manager, has been in the real estate industry for 20 years. His responsibilities include leadership of development and investor teams, directional oversight, and sourcing development opportunities.
Metric Realty Company
Metric Realty Company has been serving clients in Charlotte since 2001. Its owner and broker, Le’Kisha Stevenson, started her real estate career in 1992. She is a certified residential specialist and an accredited buyer's representative. Stevenson works with clients preparing their homes for sale, educating them on the home's worth, and navigates homebuyers in choosing a house based on their needs and budget. She serves as a member of the National Association of Realtors and the African American Diversity Subcommittee.
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My Townhome
My Townhome is a team of residential real estate professionals that provides transactional solutions to Charlotte. The team is trained in handling transactions for condos, townhomes, and lofts and assists clients in completing every step of the process. These professionals investigate property market value, handle marketing, staging, and advertising, and conduct showing services. One of the agent specialists, Bob Diener, began his career in 1982 working in the construction industry. He is also a licensed North Carolina broker.
Logan Abrams
Logan Abrams is a real estate specialist at RE/MAX Executive, serving clients in and around the Charlotte community. He helps home buyers find their ideal residences and assists them in browsing through lists of available properties. Abrams recommends properties according to customers' preferred prices, property types, and school districts. He also helps those planning to sell their homes. Abrams has over 15 years of experience and has closed millions of dollars' worth of real estate.
Paracle
Paracle provides a wide selection of real estate services in Charlotte and the surrounding communities. It assists families and individuals in obtaining different types of residential spaces through its home search solutions. The company guides and represents clients throughout the real estate transaction. Its agents help customers choose the right lenders, title companies, and contractors. They also offer home valuation and financing services. One of the firm's professionals, Tad Anderson, has been in the real estate industry since 2018.
Kim Trouten
Kim Trouten is a broker working with Allen Tate Realtors. She provides concierge-type services to luxury clients and relocating sellers and buyers across the greater South Charlotte area. Her company has listings for single- and multi-family residences, condos, townhouses, lands, and commercial properties. Kim has extensive knowledge in the local urban and suburban communities and experience in land development and construction, architectural planning, interior design, and luxury real estate. She is a regular contributor to several publications, including Realtor.com, The Charlotte Observer, and Zillow.
Costello
Costello is a real estate brokerage that assists sellers, buyers, and investors in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Its team of agents helps clients navigate the real estate market. Whether individuals are purchasing their first home or looking to expand their investment portfolio, the brokers help them find properties in several neighborhoods, including Steele Creek, Lake Norman, South End, and Myers Park. They utilize their knowledge of real estate laws and contracts and guide appraisal.
Yancey Realty
Established in 2017, Yancey Realty is a full-service company that caters to individuals and families in Charlotte and nearby locations. It helps clients achieve their dream residential spaces through its wide selection of real estate services. The firm provides different types of warehouse lofts, luxury condominiums, and apartment complexes. Its agents also offer property management solutions to help owners protect their investment properties. Founder Franklin Yancey has been in the industry for over 15 years.
Expert Answers To Common Questions:
- Introduction
- Are all real estate agents Realtors?
- How do real estate agents get paid?
- What is a fair commission for a real estate agent?
- How do you pick a real estate agent?
- Do buyers pay commission to the real estate agent?
- Can a felon become a real estate agent?
- Can a real estate agent work without a broker?
- Is it required to hire a real estate agent to sell a property?
- How much do real estate agents make?
- How do you become a real estate agent?
- How long does it take to become a real estate agent?
- How much do real estate agents make per sale?
- How much money do the top earning real estate agents in the world make?
- How many hours does the average real estate agent work per week?
- What are the best tools and technology for real estate agents to use?
- Q: Introduction
- A: Real estate agents help property owners and clients who want to buy real property realize their goals. They offer services, guidance, oversight, and expertise regarding the legalities of real estate transactions.Some common real estate agent tasks and services include listing homes, showing properties to prospective buyers, holding open houses, and negotiating property sales prices. Agents also find homes available for sale that meet their clients’ needs and desires. They explain the sales conditions and draw up transactional contracts.Agents work with mortgage lenders, property appraisers, home inspectors, and other professionals in the field. Real estate agents can act as a liaison for their clients, explaining complicated legal processes while acting in their best interests; it may be getting the best price for a homeowner who’s selling or negotiating a lower sales price for a buyer.
- Q: Are all real estate agents Realtors?
- A: No. All real estate agents are not Realtors. Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors. This membership allows these professionals to use this trademarked designation. But membership is not required to provide real estate services. Therefore, real estate agents who haven’t joined a NAR trade association are not Realtors.
- Q: How do real estate agents get paid?
- A: Real estate agents are paid when they make a sale. Sales pay on a commission basis. Brokers and the agents who buy and sell properties receive a percentage of the total sales price. The brokers collect the commissions from the sales funds, then pay their agents a set percentage established by contract agreements.
- Q: What is a fair commission for a real estate agent?
- A: The typical rate for residential sales is 5% to 6%. For example, a 6% commission on a house that sells for $400,000 is $24,000. Commercial property sales may pay up to 10% on commission. However, the agents split the total commission with the listing broker and the purchasing broker.
- Q: How do you pick a real estate agent?
- A: Homeowners who want to sell their homes with the help of a real estate professional choose selling agents, also called listing agents. Aspiring home purchasers use the services of a buyer’s real estate agent. Some real estate agents work for both buyers and sellers, but they usually only represent one or the other at a time. The exception occurs in states that allow dual agency. This arrangement is not recommended.Get referrals for a buyer’s or listing agent from friends, family, and coworkers, and do some online research. Then, interview agents at different real estate agencies before deciding. Ask about their experience, workload, specialties, commission rate, and marketing approach.
- Q: Do buyers pay commission to the real estate agent?
- A: The commission that compensates real estate agents for their services is paid out of the final sales price. It’s the seller who delivers the funds in the end. Since those funds come from the money that the purchaser provides to acquire the home, it could be argued that ultimately, it’s the buyer that pays.
- Q: Can a felon become a real estate agent?
- A: The laws and regulations that govern the real estate profession vary from state to state. So, while a felony may prevent someone from obtaining a real estate license in Arizona, an aspiring agent in Florida with a felony on their record is far more likely to get one. Many states allow real estate licensing for people with felonies on a case-by-case basis if the circumstances meet specific guidelines.
- Q: Can a real estate agent work without a broker?
- A: Real estate agents may not work independently with homeowners and buyers to list, sell, or purchase homes. A real estate broker must provide oversight. But agents may become brokers after completing special training and/or academic courses and meeting state-specific broker licensing requirements. Though agents may need to work under a broker’s firm for a set period first.
- Q: Is it required to hire a real estate agent to sell a property?
- A: In all 50 states and the District of Colombia, property owners may sell their real property without contracting with a real estate agent. These are “For Sale by Owner” arrangements. But many FSBOs eventually turn to an agent to sell their home or commercial property due to the legal complexities of real estate transactions.
- Q: How much do real estate agents make?
- A: In May 2021, the average annual income for a U.S. real estate agent had reached $90,687. Agents working in markets with houses that sell for prices far higher than the national average may earn more. On the other hand, lower markets may generate smaller incomes. Sales frequency and commission rates and splits also impact earnings.
- Q: How do you become a real estate agent?
- A: Real estate licensing requirements are state specific. But aspiring agents must attend classes to meet their state’s educational requirements. After completing their courses, they must pass an exam that tests both state and federal knowledge of real estate laws and regulations. They also need to find a broker to work under and pay various fees to gain a state license to practice real estate.
- Q: How long does it take to become a real estate agent?
- A: It’s possible to complete self-paced online real estate courses, take the exam, and receive a real estate license in as little as two to three months. But four to six months is a more realistic time frame. At a slower pace, the process typically takes no longer than a year.
- Q: How much do real estate agents make per sale?
- A: That depends on many factors, including the commission rate, the agent's split with their broker, and the home's sales price. For example, the average sales price of a new house in the U.S. hit $408,800 in 2021. With a 6% sales commission, that equals $24,528. After splitting that with the listing agency and the sales agent’s broker, the agent may earn about $6,000 to $7,000 on that single sale. Pricier homes earn greater commissions.
- Q: How much money do the top earning real estate agents in the world make?
- A: In the U.S., top earners make an average of about $80,000 to $112,000 annually in real estate markets in Alaska, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. For international agents in the U.S., the average annual real estate agent income is $77,264. Higher earners make nearly $140,000 each year. Some rare “star” agents earn half a million or more annually.
- Q: How many hours does the average real estate agent work per week?
- A: Successful real estate agents put in full work weeks. A 40-hour commitment is typically necessary. Those hours are likely to include evenings and weekends. Most agents continue working those hours throughout their careers. They split their work hours between office hours, travel time, and time spent advertising and marketing, generating leads, and showing properties.
- Q: What are the best tools and technology for real estate agents to use?
- A: Technology and tech tools are a huge part of a real estate agent’s profession. Customer relationship management tools are essential for quality customer service that attracts repeat and referral businesses. Other helpful tech tools include marketing apps, virtual 3D tours, and technology that assists with lead generation, transaction management, bookkeeping, and accounting. Even graphic design technology can be helpful, allowing clients to visualize their new homes.
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